How far is Keystone, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Keystone, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.3 mi
03h 37m
Flight
161.24 mi
259.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.24 mi
Kilometers
259.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.3 mi
Kilometers
332 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Keystone
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keystone
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keystone
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Keystone
100.5 mi
01h 48m
To Jacksonville
105.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Keystone and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keystone and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Tick Road

    1234 ft · 60 sec · Blue Tick Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooker Creek Drive

    1302 ft · 57 sec · Brooker Creek Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Tyler Run Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Tarpon Springs Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gunn Highway

    3113 ft · 1 min · Gunn Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lutz Lake Fern Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Lutz Lake Fern Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Dale Mabry Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard

    1797 ft · 31 sec · Land O' Lakes Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 54

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 54

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 56

    2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2556 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Ocala

    2546 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keystone and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
81 mi · 39%
North US 301
70.4 mi · 34%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 9%
Lutz Lake Fern Road
6.14 mi · 3%
State Road 54
4.39 mi · 2%
Tarpon Springs Road
3.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

80.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
01h 48m from Keystone
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keystone and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keystone to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Keystone and 105.8 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keystone and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ocala, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 161.24 mi (259.49 km).

Keystone

#1 Keystone

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population24,039
Coordinates28.1558500, -82.6212100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Tick Road (-82.624765, 28.154799)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.20 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.46 $66.92
Premium $4.90 $35.64 $71.29
Diesel $4.35 $31.67 $63.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keystone and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:16:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.